Macron visits Riyadh to show solidarity amid Houthi attacks, ease tensions at home via fuel deal
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What happened
French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday paid an unannounced visit to Riyadh in a bid to underscore French support for the kingdom amid intensified attacks by Houthi rebels and an attempt to ease tensions at home by securing oil and diesel imports.
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